January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 21, 2025

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized his legacy. […]

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 17, 2025

Sunday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]

Friday, January 31 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 17, 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day

Posted January 17, 2025

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Raoul Wallenberg worked as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War. He risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. […]

WEFI Donates $50,000 to Combat Food Insecurity and Winter Clothing Needs

Posted January 15, 2025

The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) is pleased to donate $50,000 to support local community partnerships and programs that support students in Waterloo Region. On December 4, 2024, the WEFI Board of Directors approved donations to the following local organizations and programs: Food4Kids Waterloo Region ($15,000) May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo ($5,000) Nutrition for Learning […]

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